Gibson J45 - "Gibson J45"
I bought this guitar on a whim one day in 1973 I had always wanted a gibson J200 and I went out to buy a new one. When I reached the store there waqs the shiny new J200 and next to it was a more shin…
Yamaha F310 - "Yamaha F-310"
Paid $250 w/case in 1999 as a first guitar. It has surprisingly good sound, which was the reason I bought it. The bridge tore off the guitar, and one fret was not placed quite right creating a buzz…
Martin & Co DM - "Martin DM"
When I purchased the guitar over the Internet, I broke the cardinal rule of guitar buying: play it before you buy it. But all the reviews, including those I found at the Music Gear Review site, said…
Martin & Co DM - "Martin DM"
4 years ago everything I owned was stolen, and I had no job and $700 left in my bank account. Needless to say, I was devastated and decided to take my remaining $$$ to buy a new guitar. It was pretty…
Seagull S6 Original - "Seagull S6"
I went into a local guitar shop with only the intension to play a few guitars. But, once I played the Seagull S6 i was hooked and bought the thing for $300. Great sound, great look, great intinatio…
Sigma DR-7 - "Sigma DR-7"
I had a Yamaha and wanted a guitar with a sweet rounded sound to it. I traded in the Y and added cash to purchase this DR-7. Total purchas price was about $250, about 15 years ago. I have compare…
Gibson B25-N - "Gibson B - 25"
My mom bought this guitar back in the 70's for about 200 dollars. Since it was small she gave it to me to use as a first guitar (lucky me). As a side note i would like to mention that the little piec…
Seagull Coastline S12 Cedar - "Seagull S12"
I was searching for my first 12-string in the music stores in Houston, TX. This was back in 1993 or 94. The retail price was around $600. I had looked at several dozen guitars and had narrowed my …
Washburn D10S - "Washburn D10S"
Bought it at a local music chain store, paid $300 with a hard case. Including tax license, dealer prep, a new set of strings, and the optional white sidewalls. I have small hands, so I love the thin…
Martin & Co D-15 - "Martin Martin D15"
I wanted to upgrade my acoustic guitar, and my test-playing search lead me consistently to the Martin D15. In music store after music store, I played all the available selections, as well as the Mart…
Seagull S6 Cedar - "Seagull S6+ Cedar"
I got this off a music store owner, who happens to have the same left-handed curse that I do. It was used, but he took decent care of it and the cedar top has aged well, producing a nice warm, mellow…
Seagull S6 Cedar - "Seagull S6 Cedar"
I purchsed this guitar at Long and McQuade in the winter of '96. It cost about $400 (CAN) I think that for the price this is a great guitar. I have played freind's guitars which cost a lot more and …
Fender FC-20 Classic - "Fender Classic"
I personaly like the style of the bass. Also that its quality. Made in the USA. Not imported. Thats what i like about the fender basses and guitars None The quality is great and so is its const…
Yamaha FG-160 - "Yamaha FG-160"
This guitar was purchased new at Manny's Music in New York City. It cost $90 in July 1976. The timbre of the instrument is incredible for the budget price. The neck intonation is near perfect. It…
Martin & Co Steel String Backpacker Guitar - "Martin Backpacker"
I purchased this guitar on line for $150. The Backpacker is small and easy to travel with. It comes with a gig bag which is handy and so far even after 9/11 I have had no problem with airlines allow…